Dave wrote:
Following my questions about where to buy a D3, I now have another issue
- at the other end of the camera spectrum.

I'd like to buy my wife, who is retired, a point and shoot camera, but
she is not at all technical and has a strong dislike of gadgets. Ideally
I'd like something that flashes when it needs to without her having to
make a decision if it needs flash.

I'm looking for something with the least buttons, knobs or other
controls, so she has less chance of getting into a mess with it. I want
something quite compact too, but simplicity is more important than size
or picture quality.

Suggestions?

If she won't be insulted by the idea, look at children's cameras.
Seriously. They are specifically designed for simplicity. I've seen this
question before regarding elderly parents and that was the best answer
that came out of the discussion. All other cameras are designed &
marketed to have the maximum number of neat tricks, that's what sells &
looks impressive in the marketing.

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Paul Furman
www.edgehill.net
www.baynatives.com

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